FOSSIL PUPAL CASE OF A WEEVIL - PLEISTOCENE, SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

WEEVIL PUPAL CASE. 

From the weevil Leptopius duponti. Known locally as 'Booties' due to the resemblance to babies ' booties'.  a 'classic' perfect example. Unusual.

Pleistocene. Tamaia Limestone.
Steaky Bay, Elliston, South Australia.

Pupal case  : 5.5 cm. long.